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We remember Frederick Njilima Gresham
We remember Frederick Njilima Gresham
Timeline
Timeline
1898
birth
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1898
1917
enlistment
Whitehall, London
United Kingdom
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23rd January 1917
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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21st October 1918
1919
dates
Age 21
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20th August 1919
1919
discharge
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20th August 1919
service
British Army
Private
90624
Machine Gun Corps
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Njilima |
| Initials | FN |
| Last Name | Gresham, |
| Source | 8924173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 90624 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett | mother | ||
| Charles Njilima | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Military MedalMilitary Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Gresham.
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Machine Gun Corps Cap BadgeMachine Gun Corps Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Frederick Gresham.Contributed by:
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Gresham.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal | Vincent96527 | |
| Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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